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Jokes and Stories: Men and Women

This is probably a timeless form of humor. Beneath all that
competition associated with the Battle of the Sexes, we are really very fond of each
other, though, don't you think?

Note: I have no idea where these items originated, with the
exceptions noted. If one of them came from your fertile mind or hapless life, then let me
know and I'll say that you claimed credit for it. Also, please tell me if any of this
information is subject to copyright limitations and I will remove it immediately.

I think Santa Claus is a woman....I hate to be the one to defy a sacred myth,
but I believe he's a she. Think about it. Christmas is a big, organized, warm, fuzzy,
nurturing social deal, and I have a tough time believing a guy could possibly pull it all
off!

For starters, the vast majority of men don't even think about selecting gifts
until Christmas Eve. Once at the mall, they always seem surprised to find only Ronco
products, socket wrench sets, and mood rings left on the shelves. On this count alone, I'm
convinced Santa is a woman.

Surely, if he were a man, everyone in the universe would wake up Christmas
morning to find a rotating musical Chia Pet under the tree, still in the bag.

Another problem for a he-Santa would be getting there. First of all, there would
be no reindeer because they would all be dead, gutted and strapped to the rear bumper of
the sleigh amid wide-eyed, desperate claims that buck season had been extended. Blitzen's
rack would already be on the way to the taxidermist.

Even if the male Santa DID have reindeer, he'd still have transportation
problems because he would inevitably get lost up there in the snow and clouds and then
refuse to stop and ask for directions.

Other reasons why Santa can't possibly be a man:

Men can't pack a bag.

Men would rather be dead than caught wearing red velvet.

Men would feel their masculinity is threatened...having to be seen with all those
elves.

Men don't answer their mail.

Men would refuse to allow their physique to be described even in jest as anything
remotely resembling a "bowlful of jelly."

Men aren't interested in stockings unless somebody's wearing them.

Having to do the Ho Ho Ho thing would seriously inhibit their ability to pick up
women.

Finally, being responsible for Christmas would require a commitment.

I can buy the fact that other mythical holiday characters are men.........

Father Time shows up once a year unshaven and looking ominous  definite
guy.

Cupid flies around carrying weapons.

Uncle Sam is a politician who likes to point fingers.

Any one of these individuals could pass the testosterone screening test. But not
St. Nick. Not a chance.

The patient's family gathered to hear what the specialists had to say.

"Things don't look good. The only chance is a brain transplant. This is an
experimental procedure. It might work, but the bad news is that brains are very expensive,
and you will have to pay the costs yourselves."

"Well, how much does a brain cost?" asked the relatives.

"For a male brain, $500,000. For a female brain, $200,000."

Some of the younger male relatives tried to look shocked, but the men nodded in
understanding, and a few actually smirked. Then the patient's daughter asked, "Why
the difference in price between male brains and female brains?"

"A standard pricing practice," said the head of the team.
"Women's brains have to be marked down because they are used."

A man who was previously a sailor, was very aware that ships are addressed as
"she" and "her". He often wondered what gender computers should be
addressed. To answer that question, he set up two groups of computer experts. The first
was comprised of women, and the second of men. Each group was asked to recommend whether
computers should be referred to in the feminine gender, or the masculine gender. They were
asked to give 4 reasons for their recommendation.

The group of women reported that the computers should be referred to in the
masculine gender because:

In order to get their attention, you have to turn them on.

They have a lot of data, but are still clueless.

They are supposed to help you solve problems, but half the time they are the
problem.

As soon as you commit to one, you realize that, if you had waited a little longer
you could have had a better model.

The men, on the other hand concluded that Computers should be referred to in the
feminine gender because:

No one but the Creator understands their internal logic.

The native language they use to communicate with other computers is
incomprehensible to everyone else.

Even your smallest mistakes are stored in long-term memory for later retrieval.

As soon as you make a commitment to one, you find yourself spending half your
paycheck on accessories for it.

Two new chemical elements have recently been discovered. Here for the first time
is a description of their properties.

Element Name: WOMAN

Symbol: WO

Atomic Weight: (dont even go there!)

Physical Properties: Generally round in form. Boils at nothing and may freeze
any time. Melts whenever treated properly. Very bitter if not used well.

Chemical properties: Very active. Highly unstable. Possesses strong affinity to
gold, silver, platinum, and precious stones. Violent when left alone. Able to absorb great
amounts of exotic food. Turns slightly green when placed next to a better specimen.

Usage: Highly ornamental. An extremely good catalyst for dispersion of wealth.
Probably the most powerful income reducing agent known.

Caution: Highly explosive in inexperienced hands.

Element Name: MAN

Symbol: XY

Atomic Weight: (180 +/- 50)

Physical properties: Solid at room temperature, but gets bent out of shape
easily. Fairly dense and sometimes flaky. Difficult to find a pure sample. Due to rust,
aging samples are unable to conduct electricity as easily as young samples.

Chemical properties: Attempts to bond with WO any chance it can get. Also tends
to form strong bonds with itself. Becomes explosive when mixed with Kd (Element: Child)
for prolonged period of time Neutralize by saturating with alcohol.

Usage: None known. Possibly good methane source. Good samples are able to
produce large quantities on command.

Caution: In the absence of WO, this element rapidly decomposes and begins to
smell.

The party of the first part (herein referred to as "she"), being of
sound mind and pretty good body, agrees to the following with the party of the second part
(herein referred to as "him"):

1. FULL DISCLOSURE: At the commencement of said relationship(colloquially
referred to as the "first date"), each party agrees to fully disclose any
current girl/boyfriends, dependent children, bizarre religious beliefs, phobias, fears,
social diseases, strange political affiliations, or currently active relationships with
anyone else that have not yet been terminated. Further, each party agrees to make known
any deep-seated complexes and/or fanatical obsessions with pets, careers, and/or organized
sports. Failure to make these disclosures will result in the immediate termination of said
relationship before it has a chance to get anywhere.

2. INDEMNIFICATION OF FRIENDS: Both parties agree to hold the person who
arranged the liaison (colloquially referred to as the "matchmaker") blameless in
the event that the "fix-up" turns out to be a "real loser" or
"psycho bitch". (For definition of "real loser", see "John
DeLorean: My Story", available at most bookstores, or any picture of Bob Guccione in
"Penthouse". For definition of "psycho bitch," see Sharon Stone in
"Basic Instinct" or Glenn Close in "Fatal Attraction.")

3. DEFINITION OF RELATIONSHIP: Should said relationship proceed past the first
date, both parties mutually agree to use the following terminology in describing their
said "dating": For the first thirty (30) days, both parties consent to say they
are "going out". (This neither implies nor states any guarantee of exclusivity.)
Following the first thirty (30) days, both parties may say they are "seeing
somebody" and may be referred to by third parties as "an item". Sixty (60)
days following the commencement of the first date, either member may elect to use the
terms "girl/boyfriend" or "lover" and their mutual acquaintances may
refer to them as "a couple". Under no circumstances are the phrases "my
better half," "the little woman," "the old ball and chain," or
"my old man/lady" acceptable. Furthermore, if both members consent, this
timetable may be sped up; however, if either party "gets too serious" and
disregards this schedule, the other party may dissolve the relationship on the grounds of
"moving too fast" and may once again be said to be "on the market."

4. TERMS OF EXCLUSIVITY: For the first thirty (30) days, both parties agree not
to ask questions about the other's whereabouts on weekends, weeknights, or over long
holiday periods. No unreasonable demands or expectations will be made; "rights"
or "holds" on the other's time. Following the first six weeks or forty-five (45)
days, if one party continues to be "missing in action" the "wounded
party" agrees to "give up".

5. DATING ETIQUETTE: For the first thirty (30) days, both members of the couple
agree to be overly considerate of the other's work pressures, schedules, and business
ambitions. All dates will be made at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance; there will
be no "running off in the middle of the night to console an old girl/boyfriend",
and both parties agree to strike the phrase "but he/she needs me" from their
vocabularies. Further, during the first six (6) weeks each member of said relationship
agrees to attempt one spontaneous home-cooked meal or to arrange the delivery of at least
one unexpected bouquet of flowers. Following the first forty-five (45) days, both parties
will return to their normal personalities.

6. TERMS OF PAYMENT: It is agreed that -- respective gross income aside
"he" will pick up the tab at all dinners, clubs, theaters, and breakfasts until:
He considers her suitably impressed, He is broke, or He says, "this is ridiculous,
you pay!" Not included in this agreement are meals ordered from the bedroom, which
are subject to the availability of discretionary funds on hand at the time.

7. LIVING ARRANGEMENTS (occasionally known as the "Why do I bother to keep
my own apartment?" codicil): Should said relationship progress to the point where the
couple spends more than four nights a week together, every effort shall be made to split
the time between their respective apartments. Further, it is agreed that both sides will
attempt to silence the lewd remarks of landlords, or roommates. Both will avoid having
their mothers call at 7:30 in the morning. He agrees to "pick up after himself"
while in residence at her apartment, including washing his whiskers out of the sink, and
assisting with household duties. By the same token, she agrees to respect his right to
keep his apartment "a mess".

8. THE 90-DAY GRACE PERIOD: For the first three months, each member of the
couple agrees to hold the other blameless in the euphoric use of phrases like "Let's
move in together," "Why don't we start a family?" and -- using archaic
terminology -- "Let's get married."

9. THE "L" WORD: For the first sixty (60) days, both parties agree not
to use the phrase "I love you." They may love plants, dogs, cats, cars,
concerts, or the way a particular pair of jeans fits, but not each other. Failure by one
party to abide by this rule will result in the other party using the "G" word
... "Gone."

10. GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION: Any of the following will be grounds for immediate
termination and final dissolution of said relationship:

Infidelity: Running off at any time to console an ex-girl/boyfriend,

Ending any argument with the sentence "My ex used to do that same exact
thing."

A woman and a man are involved in a car accident, Both of their cars are totally
demolished but amazingly neither of them are hurt.

After they crawl out of their cars, the woman says, "Wow, just look at our
cars! There's nothing left but fortunately we are not hurt. This must be a sign from God
that we should meet and be really good friends."

The man thinking their might be a bright side to this, replied, "I agree
with you completely."

The woman continued, "And look at this, here's another miracle. My car is
completely demolished but this bottle of wine didn't break. Surely we must drink this wine
and celebrate our good fortune."

Then she hands the bottle to the man. The man shakes his head in agreement,
opens it and takes a few very large swigs from the bottle and then hands it back to the
woman.

The woman takes the bottle, immediately puts the cap back on, and hands it back
to the man. The man asks, "Aren't you having any?"

You check out a suspicious noise at night: 0
You check out a suspicious noise and its nothing: 0
You check out a suspicious noise and its something: +5
You pummel it with a six iron: +10
Its her cat: -10

2) SOCIAL ENGAGEMENTS

You stay by her side the entire party: 0
You stay by her side for a while, then leave to chat with a drinking buddy: -2
Named Tiffany: -4
Tiffany is a dancer: -6
Tiffany has implants: -8

3) SATURDAY AFTERNOONS

You visit her parents: +1
You visit her parents and actually make conversation: +3
You visit her parents and stare vacantly at the television: -3
And the television is off: -6
You spend the afternoon watching college football in your underwear: -6
And you didnt even go to college: -10
And its not really your underwear: -15

4) HER BIRTHDAY

You take her out to dinner: 0
You take her out to dinner and its not a sports bar: +1
Okay, it is a sports bar: -2
And its all-you-can-eat night: -3
Its a sports bar, its all-you-can-eat night, and your face is painted the
colors of your favorite team: -10

You give her a gift: 0
You give her a gift, and its a small appliance: -10
You give her a gift, and its not a small appliance: +1
You give her a gift, and it isnt chocolate: +2
You give her a gift that youll be paying off for months: +30
You wait until the last minute and buy her a gift that day: -10
With her credit card: -30
And whatever you bought is two sizes too big: -40

5) THOUGHTFULNESS

You forget to pick her up at the bus station: -25
Which is in Newark, New Jersey: -35
And the pouring rain dissolves her leg cast: -50

6) A NIGHT OUT WITH YOUR PALS

You have a few beers: -9
For every beer after three, -2 again
And miss curfew by an hour: -12
You get home at 3 a.m.: -20
You get home at 3 a.m. smelling of booze and cheap cigars: -30
And not wearing any pants: -40
Is that a tattoo? -200

You lose the directions on a trip: -4
You lose the directions and end up getting lost: -10
You end up getting lost in a bad part of town: -15
You get lost in a bad part of town and meet the locals: -25
She finds out you lied about having a black belt: -60

9) COMMUNICATION

When she wants to talk, you listen, displaying a concerned expression: +20
When she wants to talk, you listen, for over 30 minutes: +5
You listen for more than 30 minutes, without looking at the television: +10
She realizes this is because youve fallen asleep: -10

We need = I wantIts your decision = The correct decision should be obvious
by nowDo what you want = Youll pay for this laterWe need to talk = I need to complainYoure...so manly = You need a shave and you sweat a lotYoure certainly attentive tonight! = Is sex all you ever
think about?Im not emotional! And Im not overreacting! = Ive
got my periodThis kitchen is so inconvenient = I want a new houseI want new curtains = and carpeting, and furniture, and wallpaper
...I need wedding shoes = the other 40 pairs are the wrong shade of
whiteHang the picture there = NO, I mean hang it thereI heard a noise = I noticed you were almost asleepDo you love me? = Im going to ask for something expensiveHow much do you love me? = I did something today youre not
going to likeIll be ready in a minute = kick off your shoes and find a
good game on TVIs my butt fat? = Tell me Im beautifulYou have to learn to communicate = Just agree with meYes = NoNo = NoMaybe = NoIm sorry = Youll be sorryDo you like this recipe? = Its easy to fix so youd
better get used to itIm not yelling! = Yes Im yelling because I think
its importantAll were going to buy is a soap dish = It goes without
saying that werestopping at the cosmetics department, the shoe
department, I need to look at a few purses, and those sheets would look great in the
bedroom and did you bring your check book?

The Woman's Guide to Male English...

Im hungry = Im hungryIm sleepy = Im sleepyIm tired = Im tiredDo you want to go to a movie = Id eventually like to have
sex with youCan I take you out to dinner? = Id eventually like to have
sex with youCan I call you sometime? = Id eventually like to have sex
with youMay I have this dance? = Id eventually like to have sex with
youNice dress = Nice cleavage!You look tense, let me give you a massage = I want to fondle youWhats wrong? = I dont see why youre making such
a big deal out of thisWhats wrong? = what meaningless, self inflicted
psychological trauma are you going through now?Whats wrong? = I guess sex tonight is out of the questionIm bored = Do you want to have sex?I love you = Lets have sex nowI love you, too = Okay, I said it...wed better have sex now!Yes, I like the way you cut your hair = I liked it better beforeYes, I like the way you cut your hair = $50 and it doesnt
look that much different!Lets talk = I am trying to impress you by showing that I am
a deep personand maybe then youd like to have sex with meWill you marry me? = I want to make it illegal for other men to
have sex with youI like that one better (while shopping) = Pick any frigging dress
and lets get out of here.

I received help figuring out who created
this cartoon from Randy Talley, Roanoke, VA. Randy writes, "The
cartoon you posted showing the couple in bed with barbed wire between them
was drawn by John McPherson. He is published weekly (maybe daily?) in
quite a few newspapers. Not mine, unfortunately. He's funny. I have seen a
lot of his work in Christianity Today's publications. I have a book of his
cartoons - McPherson's Marriage Album (Zondervan Publishing House).
It's great. Love your site!"

A group of girlfriends go on vacation and
see a five-story hotel with a sign that reads "for women only."
Since they are without their boyfriends, they decide to go in.

The doorman, a very attractive guy,
explains to them how it works. "We have 5 floors. Go up floor by
floor, and once you find what you're looking for, you can stay there. It's
easy to decide, since each floor has signs telling you what's on that
floor. The only rule is, once you leave a floor, you can't return to
it."

The women talk it over and decide to go for
it.

They start going up, and on the first floor
the sign reads, "All the men here are horrible lovers, but they are
kind and sensitive."

The friends laugh and without hesitation
move on to the next floor.

The sign on the second floor reads
"All the men here are wonderful lovers, but they generally treat
women badly."

This wasn't going to do, so again they head
for the stairs.

The friends move up to the third floor
where the sign reads "All the men here are great lovers and sensitive
to the needs of women."

This was good but there are still two more
floors so.........

So on to the fourth floor, and this sign
seems perfect. "All the men here have perfect builds; are sensitive
and attentive to women; are perfect lovers; they are also single, rich and
straight."

The women are really pleased, but they
decide that they would rather see what the FIFTH floor has to offer before
they settle.

When they reach the fifth floor, there is
only a sign that reads: "There are no men here. This floor was built
only to prove that there is simply no way to please a woman."